realistic

/ɹi‍əlˈɪstɪk/

/ˌɹiəˈɫɪstɪk/

realistic

concerned with or based on something that is real or practical

depicting things as what they are in real life

aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

Examples

1. The artist can draw realistic portraits of people.

2. The artist used different tones of cream to create a realistic portrayal of the sandy beach.

3. As a project manager, I try to be realistic about timelines and resources.

4. Trying to achieve perfection in every aspect of the project is like trying to boil the ocean - it's not a realistic goal.